King James Version
What Does Mark 6:46 Mean?
“And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.”
Context
44
And they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men.
45
And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. unto: or, over against Bethsaida
46
And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.
47
And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.
48
And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(46-52) **And when he had sent them away.**—See Notes on Matthew 14:22-33.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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